So You Think You Can Dance – Recap & Review – Las Vegas Callbacks

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So You Think You Can Dance
Las Vegas Calbacks

Original Air Date: Jun 8, 2011

Rachel M – Staff Writer
rachelm@thetwocentscorp.com

It’s Vegas week! You ready? This is always so heartbreaking. And I detest the choreography challenge, why make them a) work in a group and b) choreograph if they aren’t going to be doing that in the show? I mean I know they do group routines but they have a leader when they do that. Sigh.
160 dancers have to get whittled down to 20 final spots. A huge array of judges, and lots of drama. They have five types of challenges, Hip-Hop, Broadway, Ballroom, Group Choreo and Contemporary. But first a rapid fire cut from solos.

White Collar – Recap & Review – On Guard

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White Collar
On Guard

Original Air Date: Jun 7, 2011

Anne – Associate Editor
anne@thetwocentscorp.com

It’s Collar time again! When we left off in the winter, Vincent Adler was killed, Neal was involved with Sarah Ellis and someone had stolen the entire U-Boat of Nazi treasure for Neal. Who do you guys think it was? Alex? Mozzie? Vincent? Or Neal himself? We find out pretty quickly in this episode. Do you think Neal will run with the loot? Confess and turn it over to Peter? I know that I want him to do what’s right, but I love Neal and it might be fun to see him on the run. But if that happens, Peter will never trust him again.

We open on Neal and Mozzie packing up a plane and trying to escape just as Peter and the FBI show up determined to stop before Neal gets away. Cut to four days earlier.

MasterChef – Recap & Review – Audition #2

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MasterChef
Audition #2

Original Air Date: Jun 7, 2011

JD – Sr. Staff Writer
jd@thetwocentscorp.com

Sadly, the second night of auditions on this season of MasterChef did not provide the nudity that the first audition did. It was a bummer, but I think we will all live. We probably would have been more likely to get redneck butt than sushi girls again anyway.

We did, however, have a guy with serious anger management issues, a mom and son smack talking each other as they competed against each other, and what has to be my favorite Graham moment of the series so far. I want to snuggle him and never let go.

TNT Acquires Cable Rights to Castle

In its latest high-profile acquisition, TNT has secured the exclusive off-network cable rights to the hit series, Castle, from Disney-ABC Domestic Television. Castle, which just completed its third highly rated season on ABC, is a crime drama starring Nathan Fillion (Firefly, Desperate Housewives) and Stana Katic (Quantum of Solace, TNT’s The Librarian: Curse of the Judas Chalice). Castle (seasons 1 & 2) will begin airing on TNT in summer 2012. As part of TNT’s TV Everywhere rollout, Castle will also be available for online viewing through mobile phones, tablets, computers and other devices.

Vote Online for So You Think You Can Dance

now vote online

For the first time ever, SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE will allow viewers to vote for their favorite contestants online at www.fox.com/dance. Online voting begins immediately after the first performance show airing Wednesday, June 15 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX. In addition to online voting, fans will continue to be able to vote via toll-free phone lines and text-messaging during the voting window (standard text-messaging rates may apply).

Recent TV Show Departures: CSI and Harry’s Law

So, the Two Cents has learned that some actors are exiting some of our favorite shows: CSI and Harry’s Law.

First, TVLine.com reports that after two and a half seasons investigating crime scenes, Lawrence Fishburne has decided not to renew his contract for the hit show. Lawrence is expected to return to making feature films.

Second, Deadline.com confirms reports “that Brittany Snow and Aml Ameen have parted ways with the show in what an insider describes as a ‘mutual decision’ with producers. Both actors have been invited to return as guest stars.”

First Look at AMC’s The Walking Dead Season 2

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AMC released today a ‘first look’ photo from season two of its critically acclaimed original drama, “The Walking Dead,” currently in production in the greater Atlanta area. The hit series’ second season includes 13 episodes, and premieres this fall.

Executive Producer/Writer/Director Frank Darabont says, “At this moment, I’m standing on a stretch of post-apocalypse interstate in Georgia, littered with abandoned cars and blessing my good luck to be reunited with our amazing cast, and our fantastic directors and crew. Across the board, there are none better. It’s great to be shooting again. I think we’ve embarked on a great season.”

For additional information and photos on “The Walking Dead” season two, visit www.amctv.com.

KPonTV Podcast Episode 10 – Emmy Picks, Top 50 Shows of TTC & More

Ep 10. Top 50 Shows, Emmy Picks, News & Noteworthy.

We talk with Jon Gus about the top reader shows of the 2010/2011 season on TheTwoCents.com. KP’s early picks of the Emmy comedy categories and debut dates of Rescue Me, ABC Family shows and more!

Hopefully, you’ll want to keep listening and get in on the conversation.

Phone (messages used as sound bites!): 315-5KP-ONTV (315-557-6688) Twitter: @KPonTV Facebook: facebook.com/KPonTV Website: TheTwoCents.com Email: KPonTV@thetwocents.com iTunes: KPonTV on iTunes (Subscribe!)

Very special thanks to Jon Gus.

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Fox Updates Summer Schedule

FOX updates its summer schedule with a new time period for MASTERCHEF on Mondays, the two-night season premiere of HELL’S KITCHEN and the debut of new unscripted treasure-hunting series BURIED TREASURE.

On the second season of hit culinary competition series MASTERCHEF, America’s best amateur cooks from all walks of life will compete for the coveted white apron two nights a week: Mondays in a new time period beginning June 13 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) and Tuesdays (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. Tuesday episodes of MASTERCHEF will move to 9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT beginning July 19.

Concert Series Coming to Conan This Summer

This summer, TBS’s late-night hit CONAN is taking over the largest soundstage at Warner Bros. Studios to welcome four of the hottest names in music for the first-ever CONAN Concert Series Presented by Kia Motors. The concert series will feature performances by popular recordings artists Ke$ha, K.T. Tunstall, Pitbull and Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros. Select songs from the concerts will air throughout the summer on CONAN. In addition, concert performances will be available for online viewing here.

Ke$ha’s performance will kick off the CONAN Concert Series presented by Kia Motors on CONAN Monday, June 27, followed by performances by Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros on July 18, K.T. Tunstall on July 25 and Pitbull on August 1. Because of the unique soundstage setting, the concerts will have the feel of an arena while also keeping fans close to their favorite bands.

Produced by Conaco LLC, CONAN airs Monday-Thursday at 11 p.m. (ET/PT) on TBS. Jeff Ross is the executive producer. The show originates from Stage 15 at Warner Bros. Studios.